Natural movement: A space syntax theory linking urban form and function with walking for transport
Journal article
Koohsari, Mohammad Javad, Oka, Koichiro, Owen, Neville and Sugiyama, Takemi. (2019). Natural movement: A space syntax theory linking urban form and function with walking for transport. Health and Place. 58, pp. 1 - 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.01.002
Authors | Koohsari, Mohammad Javad, Oka, Koichiro, Owen, Neville and Sugiyama, Takemi |
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Abstract | Walking to get to and from local destinations including shops, services, and transit stops is a major source of adults’ health-related physical activity. Research has been using space syntax measures in examining how urban form is related to such routine walking for transport. This paper proposes to apply a theory of space syntax, natural movement, which posits street layout as a primary factor influencing pedestrian movement. Discussing how this theory can link urban form (street layout) and function (land use) with walking for transport, we propose a research agenda to produce new insights and advance methods in active living research. |
Keywords | urban design; street layout; destinations; active travel; neighborhood; land use |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Journal citation | 58, pp. 1 - 5 |
Publisher | Pergamon Press |
ISSN | 1353-8292 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.01.002 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85059704587 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 1 - 5 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Publisher's version | License |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/85vzq/natural-movement-a-space-syntax-theory-linking-urban-form-and-function-with-walking-for-transport
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